Last year’s frequent power outages in the Greater Houston area prompted a KPRC 2 investigation, revealing significant service improvements in 2025 after formal complaints were filed with the Public Utility Commission (PUC).
After KPRC 2 aired a story about a group of Rice Military homeowners left with a nearly $20,000 repair bill after an 18-wheeler brought down power lines in their neighborhood, another viewer reached out saying the exact same thing happened to him.
Imagine losing power for nearly a week not because of a storm, but possibly because of a truck.
Houston’s Hobby Airport is experiencing a power and equipment outage starting from 1 p.m., leading to delays for incoming flights.
8 thousand people in Montgomery County lost power after a tornado ripped through the area also causing extensive damage and minor injuries.
A Northwest Harris County Restaurant was forced to delay their grand opening after a copper thief damaged an electrical power pole and left them without power for days. Juanita’s Mexican Restaurant located near the intersection of Louetta Road and Lakewood Forest Drive told KPRC 2 the incident happened on November 17th.The thief was caught on camera and appeared to have experience with the crime. The restaurant shared the video with KPRC 2 in hopes of identifying the person responsible. The Restaurant also filed a police report with the Harris County Sheriff’s office is who is now investigating. KPRC 2’s Bill Barajas will have a full report during our 5pm and 6pm newscasts.
The company says it is on track to restore power to 98% of customers by Wednesday and all remaining customers who can receive power by Friday.
The company says it is on track to restore power to 98% of customers by Wednesday and all remaining customers who can receive power by Friday.
It’s hard to see much of anything on the third floor of the Treemont Living Community in SW Houston. As you walk by, temporary lights lead your path. Deirdre McClain invited KPRC 2 to her unit to feel what residents have experienced since Hurricane Beryl knocked out power.
Lonzy Williams says at first his electric company blamed the situation on a delinquent bill that he says he paid weeks ago. The power is finally back on now but there still seem to be more questions than answers.
Huntsville State Park has extended its closure until June 11th due to the extensive storm damage and ongoing safety concerns caused by recent severe weather.
Many residents in Houston are facing internet outages following a recent storm that not only caused power disruptions, but also damaged the infrastructure of internet service providers.
Residents who live on Bolivar Peninsula in Galveston County had to spend Christmas Day without power.
An evacuation was underway at the Kemah Boardwalk due to a power outage in the Seabrook area on Wednesday afternoon.
